Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its nitrovinyl structure makes it valuable in Michael addition reactions and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes. It also serves as a precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including certain antifungal and antibacterial agents. Due to its electron-deficient alkene functionality, it is employed in cycloaddition reactions to build heterocyclic compounds. Its dimethylamino group facilitates solubility and reactivity modulation in polar reaction media.